Bourbon and Distillery News For March 9, 2026

In this week's bourbon news: Mississippi ABC delays leave shelves empty, Iowa considers ending its state spirits monopoly, and Sazerac moves on Garrard County Distilling’s debt. Also this week: New Riff named Kentucky Bourbon Festival’s featured distillery, a new Bourbon Trail trip planner, Prova Spirits joins the KDA, alcohol spending trends shift, and financial reports from Diageo, Brown-Forman, and MGP Ingredients. Tune in for all the details!

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